House Prices by Postcode

This tool uses Land Registry Price Paid data to show property sale prices for any UK postcode. The dataset covers all residential property sales in England and Wales since 1995, giving you real transaction prices rather than estimates or asking prices.

What the Data Shows

Every result comes directly from completed property sales registered with the Land Registry. You see the actual price paid, the date of transfer, the property type and whether it was freehold or leasehold. This is the same data estate agents and valuers use when assessing property values.

Property Types

Sales are broken down by four property types. Detached houses (D) are standalone properties. Semi-detached (S) share one wall with a neighbouring property. Terraced (T) properties sit in a row sharing walls on both sides. Flats and maisonettes (F) cover apartments and any property forming part of a larger building. The average price varies significantly between types, so the breakdown helps you compare like with like.

Freehold vs Leasehold

Freehold means you own the property and the land it sits on outright. Leasehold means you own the right to occupy for a set number of years but the land belongs to a freeholder. Flats are almost always leasehold. Houses can be either, though freehold is more common. Leasehold properties often sell for less than equivalent freeholds, particularly when the remaining lease term is short.

Price Trends

The yearly average price chart shows how prices have moved over time in your chosen postcode or district. Bear in mind that averages can shift because of the mix of properties sold in a given year, not just because prices went up or down. A year with several large detached sales will push the average up even if the market is flat. Where there are enough transactions, the trend gives a good general picture of the direction of travel.

How to Read the Results

Postcode vs District Data

Individual postcodes cover around 15 addresses, so some postcodes have very few sales recorded. When that happens, the tool also shows district-level averages for comparison. The district (e.g. M25) covers a much larger area and gives you a more statistically reliable average, though it may include a wider range of property types and neighbourhoods.

Recent Sales

The recent sales table shows the last 10 transactions at the postcode, including the address, price, date and property type. This is useful for seeing exactly what has sold nearby and at what price. All addresses are taken directly from the Land Registry record.

Limitations

The data covers England and Wales only. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate land registries not included here. Sales below market value (like transfers between family members) are included in the dataset and can skew averages, particularly for postcodes with few transactions. New-build prices are flagged in the data but are included in all averages. Commercial and mixed-use properties are excluded.

Using This Data

Property Valuation

If you're buying or selling, comparable sales in the same postcode give the most relevant pricing data. Look at recent sales of the same property type rather than relying on the overall average. A terraced house price is not comparable to a detached house price even in the same street.

Investment Research

The price trend over time shows whether an area has seen price growth, stagnation or decline. Combined with the property type breakdown, you can identify which types of property perform best in a given location. Areas with rising averages and consistent transaction volumes tend to indicate healthy demand.

Market Analysis

Comparing district-level averages across neighbouring areas helps identify value gaps and emerging locations. If one district averages significantly less than its neighbours for similar property types, that can signal either lower demand or potential for growth. The neighbouring districts tool can help with these comparisons.

Data Source

All data comes from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which is published under the Open Government Licence. This dataset is updated annually and contains the price paid for every residential property sale in England and Wales. The data is Crown copyright and is reproduced with the permission of the Land Registry.